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Vice President Bian Zhengfu led a delegation to participate in the 51st Presidium Meeting of the International Society for Mine Surveying (ISM) at the invitation of the South African Association of Mining Surveyors and the University of Johannesburg.
Vice President Bian Zhengfu, as a distinguished member of the Presidium of the International Society for Mine Surveying and the Chairman of the First Commission, said that the ISM, as an important international academic organization, should attract more young scholars, organize education or training programs and promote exchange of latest technologies. The delegation was invited to Reutech Radar Systems in South Africa for a technical visit aimed at fostering an in-depth exchange on radar monitoring technology and its key applications in the mining industry.
The delegation visited the University of Johannesburg and held constructive dialogues with esteemed personalities such as Thokozani Shongwe, the Chancellor’s representative and dean of Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Mandindwa Mashinini, deputy dean of the aforesaid department, Hendrik Grobler, Dean of the Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying, as well as other prominent experts and scholars. Thokozani Shongwe warmly welcomed Vice President Bian Zhengfu and his delegation, and then introduced the University of Johannesburg, expressing his sincere hope to deepen cooperation and exchanges with CUMT in the fields of scientific research and faculty development. Vice President Bian Zhengfu reciprocated with an overview of CUMT, highlighting its status as a founding member of the International Higher Education Alliance for Mining, Energy and Environment. He emphasized the great potential for cooperation between the two universities and subsequently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of CUMT. The delegation’s itinerary included visits to the Virtual Simulation Laboratory of Mine Surveying at the University of Johannesburg, the Cullinan Diamond Mine and the Crown Gold Mine in Premiere Zaire, South Africa. During these visits, they exchanged valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies and achievements in mining engineering, mine surveying, ecological restoration and related scientific research directions.
Founded in 1969, the International Society for Mine Surveying serves as a non-governmental scientific organization under the auspices of UNESCO. The 51st Presidium Meeting was hosted by the South African Association of Mining Surveyors and attracted an impressive gathering of over 40 delegates from eight different nations including China, South Africa, Australia, Germany and Poland.
